Coaching Conduct Information - M

MA OLYMPIC FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.
(Affiliated with Townsville Football Inc.
&
North Queensland Football Inc.)
ABN 831 3517 6388
Address all correspondence to
PO Box 379
Castletown
Hyde Park.4812
Position Description for Coaches 2008 season.
1) Position Title
Senior/Junior coach
2) Position Objective
To prepare both individually and as a team, the members of the particular age groups/divisions
to compete in the 2008 Townsville Football season in accordance with club and Townsville
Football guidelines.
3) Organizational Environment
3.1 Role of the Club
To provide coaches the best training, equipment and access to resources to develop each
teams potential from under6’s thru to Premier League.
3.2 Role of Position
The Coach has the primary responsibility for focusing on members in the age group/division to
which he /she is appointed to. The preparation of members both as a team and as individuals,
to represent the club in the highest possible manner, within the guidelines, policies and Code
of Conduct of the Club is also of primary concern.
3.3 Accountability
The Coach is directly responsible to the Coaching Co-coordinator and Club Development
Officer.
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4) Coach's Code of Ethics
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being.
(A) Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin or
religion.
2. Ensure the player's time spent with you is a positive experience.
(A) All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
3. Treat each player as an individual.
(A) Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each individual player.
(B) Help each player reach their full potential.
4. Be fair, considerate and honest with players.
5. Be professional in and accept responsibility for your actions.
(A) Language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation should display high
standards.
(B) Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved with the sport – these
Includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators.
(C) Encourage your players to demonstrate the same qualities.
6. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your Players.
(A) Maintain or improve your current FFA accreditation.
(B) Seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education.
(C) Provide a training program which is planned and sequential.
(D) Maintain appropriate records.
7. Operate within the rules and spirit of the game of soccer.
(A) The guidelines of FIFA, FFA, Football Qld and TJSA bodies should be followed.
8. Any physical contact with athletes should be:
(A) Appropriate to the situation
(B) Necessary for the player's skill development.
9. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your players.
(A) This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
(B) Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards your players from other sources whilst they
are in your care.
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10. Refrain from any form of sexual harassment towards your players.
11. Provide a safe environment for training and competition.
(A) Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
(B) Equipment, rules and the environment need to be appropriate for the age and ability of
your players.
12. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players.
(A) Provide a modified program where appropriate.
(B) Allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.
(C) Seek medical advice when required.
(D) Maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured players.
13. Be a positive role model for your sport, club and players.
Coaches should.....
• Be treated with respect and openness.
• Have access to self-improvement opportunities.
• Be matched with a level of coaching appropriate to their level of competence.
Legal Responsibilities of the Coach
Coaches have at least ten important duties when carrying out their activities. While not
exhaustive, fulfilling these duties will substantially reduce the chances of a successful claim
of negligence against the coach.
In area such as the provision or supervision of first aid or other injury management
procedures, the "careful parent test" may be applied; that is, the way the coach would act in
the same situation with his/her own child.
5) Ten Important Duties
1. Provide a safe environment
Facilities and equipment must be safe for both the users and the others involved in the
competition. Adverse weather conditions must also be taken into consideration during
competition and training sessions.
2. Activities must be adequately planned
Impaired learning ability and injury may be the result of unplanned training sessions. Using
appropriate
progressions in the teaching of new skills, especially potentially dangerous skills, is imperative.
3. Athletes must be evaluated for injury and incapacity
Athletes with an injury or incapacity should not be expected to perform any potentially harmful
activity. No players should ever be forced to take part in any activity that they do not wish to
take part in. Individual differences must be accounted for.
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4. Young players should not be mismatched
Young players should be matched not only according to age, but also height, weight and
maturity. Skill levels and experience should also be considered.
5. Safe and proper equipment should be provided
Existing codes and standards for equipment should be met and all equipment should be
kept in good order. It should always be adequately repaired so that it is safe to use at all
times.
6. Players must be warned of the inherent risks of the sport
The inherent risks of the any sport can only be legally accepted by the participants if they
know, understand and appreciate those risks. In some situations, even such a warning may
not be enough: for example, where young people are involved in a school supervised
activity.
7. Activities must be closely supervised
Adequate supervision is necessary to ensure the practice environment is as safe as possible.
Each sport will have its own specific requirements in this regard.
8. Coaches should know first aid
Coaches should have knowledge of basic procedures and keep up to date on them. Coaches
should know the following procedures for managing injuries: TOTAPS (Talk, Observe, Touch,
Active Movement, Passive Movement, Skills) and RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and
Elevation) (see Injury Record Form in this Kit). Coaches should ensure that appropriate
medical assistance is available and at the very least should ensure that nothing is done which
could aggravate any injury.
9. Develop clear, written rules for training and general conduct
Many injuries are the result of fooling around in change rooms and training venues. Clear
written rules should be developed for general conduct and behavior in such situations.
10. Coaches should keep adequate records.
Adequate records are useful aids to planning and are essential in all cases of injury. Record
cards should be kept on all players including relevant general and medical information and
progress reports. Injury reports (not diagnosis) should be made as soon as possible after each
injury that occurs, (see Injury Record Form in this Kit)
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On Game Day
Winning is not everything! We all like to win and it is nice to win, however!
Winning for the wrong reasons will not develop players.
Every player must get the same amount of playing time available.
Every player should get the same amount of game starts and finishes.
Allow players to play in all positions and support them.
Keep a log of the playing times and positions for each game.
The coach will lead by example; the referee’s decision is final.
The coach needs to look for the good things players achieve in all players, praise good will do
better!
Advise the players that we do not mind if they make a mistake, as long as they learn and look
at correcting the mistake for
the next time. Learn by doing!
Remember your duty of care and responsibilities.
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